TO THE NEW YORK SABBATH-SCHOOLS.
By M. H. Brown
LET it be understood that all donations to the Sabbath-school make up, or constitute, the S. S. fund of the Association, just the same as the one-third and other donations to the T. and M. Society constitute the tract society fund. Then each S. S. is entitled to S. S. supplies, such as records, maps, etc., in proportion to its donations. Of course, no school should draw supplies from the Association to the full amount of its donations; for there are general expenses, such as express charges, blank books for State secretary, postage, etc., to be paid, just as there are in the tract society. Strict economy is practiced in these things, and a careful account kept of the money handled, which will be fully reported in due time; so we trust that all will take an interest in, and donate liberally to the S. S. cause. We hope every S. S. superintendent will look after the donations, and see that they are amply sufficient to pay for records, etc., ordered of the Association, that our account with the T. and M. Society may be balanced at the close of the present quarter, and our general expenses paid, as we are determined to keep our Association from becoming involved in debt. Every school should adopt the donation plan, and have a box, as a systematic plan for raising means is necessary to secure success and equality. Individuals having conscientious scruples about making donations or offerings on the Sabbath, can lay by the pennies, in store, on the first day of the week, and pay them to the secretary or treasurer of the school at the close of each quarter, that it may be reported to the State secretary. M. H. BROWN, Pres. of the N. Y. S. S. A.